The BEST episodes directed by Shigeru Yamazaki

#1 - Some Things Can't Be Cut with a Sword

Gintama - Season 1 - Episode 27

After Okita showed them an underground death match arena (Rengokukan), the group proceeds to track down the reigning champion of those death matches.

#2 - The Wizard in Armor

Fairy Tail - Season 1 - Episode 5

Natsu and Lucy start looking for a new job to take, but just then Erza, the strongest female member in all of Fairy Tail, returns. She's so powerful all the other people in Fairy Tail are scared stiff, and she immediately asks Natsu and Gray to come help her on a mission. Lucy tags along to keep the two of them from fighting, and on the train Erza tells the story of how she learned of the evil plans of Eisenwald, a Dark Guild, and how she intends on stopping them. But can the four of them really take on an entire guild by themselves?

#3 - Just Do Whatever!!

Fairy Tail - Season 1 - Episode 14

Erza has arrived on Galuna Island and her only reason to be there is to return everyone to Fairy Tail for punishment, but Gray refuses to leave and is determined to finish his fight with Lyon.

#4 - I Wouldn't Have Had to See You Smile Like That

Anonymous Noise - Season 1 - Episode 5

#5 - The Battle With Fate

Guin Saga - Season 1 - Episode 25

With Mongaul defeated, Skarl heads to Nospherus to investigate the claims that a powerful weapon is hidden there. On their way to Parros, Remus and Rinda are lured into a trap by Sid; they are saved at the last moment by the appearance of Guin. Meanwhile, in Khum, Amnelis is faced with a difficult decision regarding her future.

#6 - Death Keening

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen - Season 1 - Episode 12

Tish ends up following one of the assassins so that Orphen wouldn't have to deal with them and ends up getting hurt. Orphen plans to get revenge, but gets help from an unlikely source.

#7 - The Tower of Fangs

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen - Season 1 - Episode 2

Orphen, Volkan, and Dortin are captured by the authorities after the fiasco with the monster that appeared. Orphen is then summoned by Heartia to go talk to his former master, Childman.

#8 - Emergency

Ace of Diamond - Season 1 - Episode 20

The second half of the Seido, Shuuhoku match begins with Tanba unveiling his fork ball. Combined with his fastball and his curve ball Seido seems to have a new found sense of confidence. As Tanba comes to bat however, Shuuhoku's pitcher loses control of one pitch and forces an emergency cancellation of the game and leads to something that could ruin Seido's season. As the players are feeling depressed, the summer tournament bracket is revealed. In order to play Inashiro Industrial, Seido will have to make it to the Tokyo Final. Sawamura is told to get better with his control and also told he'll debut when the time is right. Additional training is given to Sawamura and Furuya while some of the seniors are forced to start pitching training to help motivate them and prepare them should 3 pitchers not be enough.

#9 - Gather in My Forest, Wolves

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen - Season 1 - Episode 7

Orphen tries to stop MacDougal from going into the Dragon's sanctuary. The Deep Dragon attacks the village for attempting to go into the Dragon's sanctuary and Orphen tries to save the villagers.

#10 - Prisoner of the Lagon

Guin Saga - Season 1 - Episode 9

Guin is captured by the Largon, who mistake him for an evil spirit. He decides that he must fight their leader, the Hero Duodou, in order to prove his intentions; eventually he is able to persuade them to join his cause, and aid in protecting Nospherus. Meanwhile, the Mongaul army continues to advance, and the Sems put their latest strategy into effect.

#11 - The Goddess of Revenge

Guin Saga - Season 1 - Episode 22

Word reaches Mongaul that Crystal's Palace has been retaken and that Naris is still alive. As such, Amnelis reprises her role as a General of Maongaul and prepares to lead her army to retake Parros; anticipating such an offensive, Lord Skarl orders his men to the Parros-Mongaul border. Meanwhile, Istavan arrives in Crystal and delivers his secret message to Naris.

#12 - Quickening

Guin Saga - Season 1 - Episode 16

While exploring a mysterious cave, Guin and the others encounter a strange ball of light that renders Rinda unconscious. As they attempt to flee the orb they are attacked by a giant monster, but manage to reach the Garm's Head and flee the island. Meanwhile, the King of Mongaul is concerned about Amnelis' relationship with Naris, and plots to eliminate the Prince of Crystal. Vlad is also troubled by the escape of the twins, and dispatches Sid to locate them as quickly as possible.

#13 - Draw Your Bow at My God, Apostate

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen - Season 2 - Episode 11

The battle with Quo draws to a close. Will Orphen be victorious?

#14 - Sister Istersiva

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen - Season 2 - Episode 4

Orphen finds an unlikely ally who's willing to help him get into the center of Kimluck.